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Alzheimer’s disease

·February 29, 2024·5 min read

Impaired Spatial Navigation May Signal Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers have pioneered a study using virtual reality (VR) to identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease through impaired spatial navigation in asymptomatic adults at risk. By testing 100 middle-aged adults with genetic, familial, or lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer's, the study discovered that spatial navigation difficulties in VR environments precede traditional cognitive decline symptoms.

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·February 28, 2024·5 min read

Sleep Brainwaves Flush Brain of Waste

A new study unveiled a crucial role of sleep: brainwaves facilitating the cleansing of the brain by flushing out waste. This discovery not only underscores the brain's non-dormant state during sleep but also highlights a sophisticated system where neurons' synchronized activity powers the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, effectively removing metabolic waste and potentially neurodegenerative disease-causing toxins.

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·February 21, 2024·5 min read

AI Predicts Alzheimer’s 7 Years Early

Researchers have developed an AI method that can predict Alzheimer's Disease up to seven years before the onset of symptoms, utilizing machine learning to analyze patient records. Their study highlights high cholesterol and osteoporosis—particularly in women—as key predictors, showcasing AI's potential to unveil complex disease patterns and biological drivers.

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·February 9, 2024·4 min read

Blood Immunity Altered in Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals epigenetic alterations in the immune system of Alzheimer's patients' blood, suggesting environmental or behavioral factors could influence Alzheimer's risk. The study indicates these epigenetic changes affect genes associated with Alzheimer's susceptibility, potentially due to factors like viral infections or pollutants.

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·February 7, 2024·3 min read

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests a potential association between erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, though it does not establish causality.

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·February 5, 2024·4 min read

New Sensor Lights Up Path to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers introduced a novel fluorescence imaging technique that can detect amyloids, key biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, offering a simpler alternative to PET scans. This method utilizes a sensor array of coumarin-based molecular probes, capable of illuminating amyloids to monitor disease progression or distinguish between different conditions.

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·February 1, 2024·5 min read

Dementia’s Rarity in Greek and Roman Times

Severe memory loss, akin to today's dementia epidemic, was extremely rare in ancient Greece and Rome, indicating these conditions may largely stem from modern lifestyles and environments. Analyzing classical texts, the study found minimal mentions of cognitive impairments in these ancient civilizations, contrasting sharply with current dementia rates.

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·January 29, 2024·7 min read

Discontinued Medical Treatment Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a link between Alzheimer's disease and a discontinued medical treatment. In a new study, they found five cases of Alzheimer's in individuals treated as children with cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH), used in the UK from 1959 to 1985.

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·January 27, 2024·4 min read

Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression Accurately

Researchers developed an innovative learning-based framework called DETree to accurately predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This new tool addresses the continuous nature of Alzheimer's development.

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·January 24, 2024·4 min read

More Education, Longer Life: Global Study Reveals Link

A new study reveals that higher education levels significantly reduce the risk of death, regardless of age, sex, location, or background. Researchers found that each additional year of education decreases death risk by two percent, with 18 years of education lowering it by 34 percent.

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·January 23, 2024·5 min read

Brain Thinning Predicts Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Symptoms

Researchers identified cortical gray matter thinning as a potential early biomarker for dementia. In a study involving 1,500 participants from diverse backgrounds, thinner cortical gray matter was linked to a higher risk of developing dementia 5 to 10 years before symptoms appeared.

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·January 23, 2024·4 min read

Strange Visual Symptoms Could Indicate Early Alzheimer’s

A study reveals new insights into posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzing data from over 1,000 patients globally, they found that 94% of PCA cases predict Alzheimer's, with the rest linked to conditions like Lewy body disease.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Impaired Spatial Navigation May Signal Early Alzheimer’s

Sleep Brainwaves Flush Brain of Waste

AI Predicts Alzheimer’s 7 Years Early

Blood Immunity Altered in Alzheimer’s

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

New Sensor Lights Up Path to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Dementia’s Rarity in Greek and Roman Times

Discontinued Medical Treatment Linked to Alzheimer’s

Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression Accurately

More Education, Longer Life: Global Study Reveals Link

Brain Thinning Predicts Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Symptoms

Strange Visual Symptoms Could Indicate Early Alzheimer’s

Brain’s Locus Coeruleus Revealed as Key to Sleep Transitions

New Method Maps Gene Activity in Living Human Brain

How Expectations Shape Our Gaze in a Changing World

Power in Relationships Increases Risk of Infidelity

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